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June 3, 2004

French Open 2004 - Day 11

Russian Elena Dementieva celebrates after beating Argentine Paola Suarez 6-0, 7-5 to reach the women's singles final.

Dementieva became the first Russian woman in 30 years to reach the final of a Grand Slam singles event.

"I must win the tournament now. I have no choice or the crowd will never forgive me for beating Amelie," said the ninth-seed.

Photographs: Jack Guez/AFP/Getty Images

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